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Pikala Family History

Pikala Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pekala, Pikula, Pala, Fiala, Pakula, Hakala, Kala, Perala, Skala

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Where is the Pikala family from?

You can see how Pikala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pikala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pikala family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pikala's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Pikala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pikala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pikala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pikala. 100% of Pikala men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pikala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Pikala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pikala census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 47 immigration records available for the last name Pikala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Pikala. For the veterans among your Pikala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pikala lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Pikala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pikala in 1971 was 81, and 59 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pikala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pikala ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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